January 26, By Christian Murray
Frank Raffaele, the CEO and founder of the Long Island City-based coffee chain Coffeed, is a familiar face in the neighborhood, often serving drinks or clearing tables at his Hunters Point South Park café location,…
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Paragon Paint Development Draws Concerns Over Height, Though Park And Cleanup Are Commended
January 25, By Christian Murray
Plans for the Paragon Paint factory drew mixed reactions from locals during a presentation that developers held last Wednesday in their effort to win over Community Board 2.
The developers seek a zoning variance in order to build 344 rental apartments over the Paragon Paint factory,…
Mayor Visits Western Queens After Disappointing Storm Response In The Borough
January 25, By Michael Florio
Mayor Bill de Blasio visited western Queens Monday morning following statements that he was not satisfied with cleanup efforts here during Winter Storm Jonas.
During a press conference on Sunday, the Mayor said that the City did not do a good enough job clearing the streets in Queens.…
7 Train to Shutdown at 4:00 PM for Winter Storm Jonas
January 23, Staff Report
The New York City Transit Authority and the MTA jointly announced that all above ground and elevated subway lines, including the 7 line, will begin shutting down at 4:00 pm today, with limited underground trains running.…
7 Train To Follow Normal Schedule This Weekend, Scheduled Track Work Canceled
January 22, Staff Report
With a snowstorm expected to hit New York City, the MTA has canceled its 7 train work this weekend and the train will follow its normal schedule.
This weekend was supposed to be the first of eight weekends this year when the 7 train would be down between Queensboro Plaza and Times Square in order for the MTA to replace its decades-old signaling system and put down new tracks.…
Army Navy Store for Rent, Owner Doesn’t Want Nail Salons or Hair Stylists as Tenants
January 22, By Christian Murray
A prime Vernon Blvd location is about to get a new lease on life.
The Delta Force Army Navy store, which has been located at 49-10 Vernon Blvd for about 25 years, has officially closed and is for rent. …
Three schools likely to open in Long Island City, as mayor allocates $200 million for district schools
January 21, By Christian Murray
Mayor Bill de Blasio has set aside funds for three new schools in Long Island City, according to Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer.
The mayor released his 2017 preliminary budget today, which allocates $200 million for schools in Long Island City and Woodside.…
Internet-Famous Cat Lil BUB To Visit Museum Of The Moving Image
January 20, Staff Report
Long Island City residents have the opportunity to meet an Internet sensation this month.
Lil BUB, the cat that took the Internet by storm with her big eyes and dangling tongue, will make an appearance at the Museum of the Moving Image on Jan.…
Show Palace Denied Liquor License Again
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LIC Flea & Food to return for fourth season this April
January 19, By Michael Florio
The LIC Flea & Food market will be returning for a fourth season this April.
The flea will open on April 9 and will run ever Saturday and Sunday through October.
The flea takes place on an empty lot at the corner of Fifth Street and 46th Avenue,…